The World of Aviation

The US Prompt Global Strike missile concept suffered a setback on April 22 after a test vehicle on a test flight from Vandenberg AFB in California to Kwajelin Atoll in the Marshall Islands disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. The Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 (HTV-2), which is launched into the upper atmosphere atop a rocket

Japan Air Lines has confirmed that it will cease operating its daily Tokyo Narita-Brisbane service from September this year as a part of the airline’s restructuring. A statement issued by Brisbane Airport notes that the airline had met with airport management in February to brief it on the circumstances of the cancellation. In November 2009,

Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 at a ceremony held at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse. “Today’s ceremony marks an important moment in the history of Hawaiian Airlines as we pursue our plans for growth and expansion,” said Hawaiian CEO Mark Dunkerley. “These new Airbus aircraft will allow us to

Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand have confirmed to the Australian Securities Exchange that they have been in talks over a potential trans-Tasman alliance. In two short, separately issued statements to the ASX, the two airlines confirmed that they have been in discussions “for several months” but no agreement between the two had been reached.

Aeromil Pacific has announced the acquisition of a 1936 Cessna C34 Airmaster which has a long historical connection with Australia. “This beautiful airplane was the first Cessna to fly in Australia and is now one of only two left in the world,” said managing director Steve Padgett. “I am very proud to announce the purchase

The DMO has released tender solicitation documents to the US Navy and to Australian Aerospace for the supply of up to 24 naval combat helicopters to replace the RAN’s Seahawks and foregone Seasprite capability under Air 9000 Phase 8. The tender release follows first pass approval of the project in February, and the government’s subsequent